PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Longoria II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haber is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Don't Know. Longoria II is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Longoria II
vs
Haber

205 cm
21
230 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

191 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Longoria II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Haber!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haber tries a head kick but it misses.
Longoria II is breathing heavily.
Longoria II has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haber.
Haber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longoria II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Longoria II jumps guard but Haber stands there with Longoria II around his waist. Longoria II gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Haber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haber doesn't manage to clinch there - Longoria II circles away.
Longoria II takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Haber clinches up with Longoria II and pushes him back against the cage.

Haber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Longoria II regains guard immediately.
Longoria II is trying to control the position but Haber postures up.
Haber preventing the sweep.
Longoria II trying to keep a closed guard but Haber is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Longoria II working for a triangle but Haber defends it easily.
Haber won't allow Longoria II to sweep him here.

Haber gets to his feet. Longoria II looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haber shoots in looking for a takedown. Longoria II tries to sprawl out of it but Haber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Longoria II manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber lands a head kick!

Longoria II shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Longoria II trying to control from half guard but Haber is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longoria II lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber tries to kick Longoria II off but Longoria II keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Let's hope that Haber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longoria II is trying to control the action in half guard but Haber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Haber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Haber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Longoria II counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Haber makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Longoria II has taken the fight to the clinch.
Longoria II tries to pull guard but Haber won't allow it.
Haber landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Longoria II breaks from the clinch.
Longoria II shoots in but no luck this time.

Longoria II shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Longoria II showed some decent athleticism there.
Haber trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber is staying active underneath Longoria II, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longoria II trying to control the pace.
Longoria II is pressing down on Haber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haber is holding on for now.
Longoria II takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longoria II wants to stand up but Haber is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haber trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Longoria II circles away from the clinch attempt
and Longoria II counters with a series of strikes. Haber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Longoria II counters with a one-two to the body.
Longoria II shoots in for a takedown but Haber shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Longoria II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Haber. No joy for Longoria II on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Longoria II moves into range and clinches up with Haber.
Haber lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Haber.
Longoria II fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Haber.
Longoria II is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haber is pressed up against the cage. Longoria II has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haber down to the mat. Haber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Longoria II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Longoria II with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longoria II tries to clinch but Haber moves out of range.
Haber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longoria II tries to clinch but Haber moves away

and Haber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haber won't allow Longoria II to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longoria II not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Haber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longoria II is trying to control the position but Haber postures up.

Longoria II is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longoria II is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Longoria II will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Longoria II looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longoria II circles away.
Evan Longoria II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haber misses with a takedown attempt

and Longoria II counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haber's guard now.
Longoria II sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longoria II won't allow Haber to sweep him here.
Longoria II will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longoria II passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haber wants to improve his position but Longoria II is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longoria II wants to get back to his feet.
Longoria II stops Haber from getting back to his feet.
Longoria II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haber keeps working.
Evan Longoria II overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longoria II is looking to advance position but Haber won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haber is looking for a sweep. Longoria II is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Longoria II stuffs the takedown attempt from Haber. Haber gets slowly back to his feet.
Evan Longoria II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Haber.
Longoria II looks for a takedown but Haber sprawls well.
Longoria II misses with a two punch combination.
Haber fails with the takedown.
Haber is looking to clinch but Longoria II is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longoria II tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haber swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Haber moves into the clinch.

Haber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haber shoots in for a double leg but Longoria II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haber wants to clinch but Longoria II slips to the side

and Longoria II moves into the clinch.
Haber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longoria II.
Longoria II goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haber prevents it.
Longoria II's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Longoria II can't get the takedown.
Longoria II managing to block the knees to the body from Haber.
Knees to the body from Haber.

Haber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longoria II uses from the top position.

Haber uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber clinches but Longoria II breaks the clinch

and Longoria II counters with a takedown into side control.
Longoria II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haber keeps working.
Haber is trying to control Longoria II's posture but Longoria II avoids it.
Longoria II is looking to take a break and control but Haber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Longoria II showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longoria II has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Longoria II!